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Indian TV market braces for sales dip as production costs surge
Rising RAM prices, higher plastic and ocean‑freight costs linked to the West Asia crisis, and a weakening rupee have pushed entry‑level 32‑inch TV prices up about 20% to $133, up from $108 six months ago. Counterpoint Research expects shipments to fall 5‑6% as consumers down‑trade to smaller screens.
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By the numbers: K-Love seeks FCC approval to acquire radio station WFCC
A wave of Japanese social‑media posts this week celebrated American Southern culture, from "WILD HONKY TONK" events in Japan to nostalgic references to BBQs and John Denver. The exchange, highlighted by X users sharing translated content, illustrates a growing grassroots fascination with U.S. lifestyle icons. This cultural surge adds a fresh layer to the long‑standing U.S.–Japan partnership, moving beyond politics into everyday pop culture. Analysts see the trend as a soft‑power catalyst that could deepen economic and creative ties between the two nations.
Audacy has promoted Detroit market manager Debbie Kenyon to Regional President for its Central U.S. markets, adding Chicago, Cleveland, Madison, Milwaukee and Minneapolis to her portfolio. The move is part of Audacy’s ongoing “Content‑First” restructuring aimed at leveraging scale while...
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released a whitepaper titled “AI‑Powered Video Outcomes: Agentic AI,” outlining how autonomous AI systems will reshape video planning, optimization, measurement, and creation. The report notes that 69% of analytics teams are scaling AI and 44%...
Wow Media Inc., founded by Scott Krantz, is installing 30 motion‑picture "EON" booths along Inglewood’s major sports corridors, joining its existing 23 large‑format billboards. The network launches by May 1, just before the FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium, and is...
Matt Taibbi and Michael Tracey will host a live stream at 6:30 p.m. ET to dissect the APCO/Labour Together scandal, where a Keir Starmer‑aligned group funded opposition research targeting journalists. The investigation, commissioned by former minister Josh Simons, prompted his resignation...
In a recent Radio World letter, K.M. Richards argues that the FCC’s mandatory station identification rule is outdated. He notes that call letters now function mainly as a regulatory tracking tool, while stations rely on memorable branding to attract listeners....
Advertisers who sued Meta in 2018 over allegedly inflated ad‑reach metrics are now challenging the platform's last‑minute bid to force most class members into arbitration. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals must decide whether Meta waived its arbitration clause by...
Sydney‑based Fat Poodle has launched Dripfed.TV, a premium vertical‑studio streaming service built for mobile and social platforms. The platform delivers daily episodes under 90 seconds across Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, blending scripted and unscripted short‑form series. Its debut slate includes...
Kellblog will migrate from WordPress to Ghost within a week, keeping the same blog name and URL. The move aims for a modern, mobile‑friendly design and to simplify maintenance after two decades on an outdated template. Subscribers may need to...
Debbie Kenyon, a veteran of Audacy (formerly Entercom), has been promoted to Regional President for the company’s Central U.S. markets. In addition to continuing oversight of Detroit stations, she will now manage key properties in Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and...
A federal judge has allowed authors to add a contributory infringement claim to their class action against Meta, linking it to a separate lawsuit over the company's alleged torrenting of AI training data. Meta is leaning on a recent Supreme...
Informa TechTarget announced two AI‑focused content solutions—the AI Visibility Audit and the GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) Topic Planner—to help B2B marketers improve brand discoverability in an AI‑driven search environment. The AI Visibility Audit evaluates how audiences encounter a brand through...
ABC has officially renewed Grey’s Anatomy for a 23rd season, extending the medical drama’s run through 2025. The core ensemble—including Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr.—remains intact, while Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver will exit after the season‑22...
Ampere Analysis reports that global subscription‑over‑the‑top (OTT) revenue has crossed the $150 billion threshold for the first time, marking a roughly 30% year‑over‑year increase. The surge reflects an expanding subscriber base that now exceeds 1.5 billion worldwide, with the strongest growth in...
From October 4‑7, 2026, WAN‑IFRA will co‑locate its World Printers Summit and DistriPress Congress at the World Trade Center Rotterdam, creating a single platform for the entire print supply chain. The joint event features a unified exhibition, data‑driven conference tracks,...
In 2021 South Carolina surfer Micha Cantor lost his sponsors and suffered an ankle injury, prompting him to channel his screen‑printing business into a new passion project. He launched Erratic Nerve, a media hub aimed at showcasing East Coast surf...
Oscar‑winner Laura Dern has been tapped to star as Julie K., the Miami Herald reporter who broke the Jeffrey Epstein story, in a Sony TV limited series. The drama will dramatize the newspaper’s investigative work that led to Epstein’s 2019...
Season 3 of Nine Network’s pet docuseries "For the Love of Pets" has begun filming in Queensland, spotlighting RSPCA Queensland and the QVS Pet Emergency Hospital. The series now totals 24 one‑hour episodes across three seasons and continues to stream...
British Airways has teamed up with Audible to embed more than 250 hours of free audiobooks and podcasts into its long‑haul inflight entertainment system. The curated library spotlights British talent, featuring titles such as the full‑cast Harry Potter edition and...
The Atlantic announced the addition of four seasoned journalists from The Washington Post—Kelsey Ables, Janay Kingsberry, Will Oremus, and Matt Viser—as staff writers. Ables and Kingsberry will cover cultural institutions navigating Trump-era pressures, while Oremus will continue his deep‑dive reporting...
Fox will broadcast a historic Big Ten/SEC women's volleyball doubleheader from Wrigley Field on Labor Day weekend, featuring Nebraska vs Missouri and Penn State vs Kentucky. The event caps a six‑day Challenge Week that pits all 18 Big Ten schools...
The article warns founders that today’s opportunities begin with a digital audit, not a polished pitch. Inconsistent claims across LinkedIn, websites, and social feeds cause investors, journalists, and clients to walk away. Strategic public‑relations is reframed as credibility infrastructure that...
The post outlines optimal Facebook publishing times for U.S. audiences, highlighting a sweet spot of 9 am‑12 pm EST to capture both coasts. Data points show Wednesday at 2 pm EST delivers the highest weekly engagement, while the first hour after posting is...
Comedian Urzila Carlson is set to star in her first sketch comedy series, Urzila, which launches on ABC TV on 29 April at 9:25 pm, with the full season streaming on ABC iview. The eight‑episode show mixes Carlson’s stand‑up material with fast‑paced character...
Power Play Ads is hiring a part‑time Ad Operations Coordinator to manage podcast advertising campaigns remotely. The role covers post‑sale operations, ad copy distribution, Podscribe tracking setup, invoicing, and issue resolution. Candidates need digital ad operations experience, preferably with podcasts...
The BBC has designated the North East as a key Creative Cluster, unveiling new commissions across drama, factual series and digital content. The eight‑part drama “The Northumbria Mysteries” starring Robson Green enters pre‑production, while a ten‑part adaptation of “The Secret Diary...
The ABC defended its latest Australian Story episode about Iraqi refugee Ghanim Al Shnen, which featured surgeon Munjed Al Muderis for just over four minutes. The program added on‑screen warnings referencing a 2025 defamation ruling that found Al Muderis had downplayed risks of osseointegration...
The Real Housewives of London will debut on free‑to‑air channel 7Bravo on 8 April 2026, moving from its Hayu streaming launch in mid‑2025. The season features returning star Juliet Angus and newcomers Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick‑Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie...
Reddit has opened its Pro publishing tools to all publishers, ending the waitlist and launching a free public beta. The platform now offers features such as AI‑powered community recommendations, RSS auto‑import, community snapshots, and profile flairs. Early testers reported a...
Warner Bros. Discovery has kicked off a month‑long "Rabbit Season" Looney Tunes spring campaign on April 1, featuring Bugs Bunny across gaming, streaming, retail and live events. The initiative introduces Bugs Bunny to Fortnite with exclusive skins and accessories, while also reviving classic content through a...
Radio Garden is an interactive web platform that maps live FM/AM stations worldwide, allowing users to spin a virtual globe and tune into local broadcasts from any location. The service revives the serendipitous, community‑driven experience of traditional radio, contrasting with...
Adam Star has rejoined Beasley Media Group as Program Director for its Augusta, Georgia cluster, overseeing five stations including WGAC, WKXC, WHHD‑HD2, WHHD, and WDRR. Star previously served as Operations Manager for Beasley’s Fort Myers cluster until its $18 million divestiture...
Ruth launched a premium Substack tier expecting modest interest, but was surprised to acquire seven paying subscribers. She clarifies the tier isn’t a formal course or coaching program, but a weekly, behind‑the‑scenes diary covering her work, planning, meals, and personal...
The latest Spot Ten report from Media Monitors shows that two auto‑insurance specialists and a leading accident‑attorney firm are maintaining strong commitments to spot TV advertising. These brands continue to allocate significant budgets to local television spots, reinforcing the medium’s...
Two months after the IAB Tech Lab unveiled the Agentic Advertising Management Protocols (AAMP), the ecosystem is already seeing tangible adoption. The open‑source Buyer Agent SDK has been integrated into Kochava’s StationOne product, while the Seller Agent SDK now ships...
NBC Sports announced that former Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks will join play‑by‑play veteran Jason Benetti in the booth for the Cardinals‑Tigers game on Sunday Night Baseball, April 6. Dirks will be paired with ex‑Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson, continuing NBC’s rotating...
AMC announced the cancellation of *Talamasca: The Secret Order* after its six‑episode first season, making it the inaugural series in the Anne Rice Immortal Universe to be axed. The supernatural drama, starring Guy Denton and featuring a cast that included...
Really excited to kick off the BBC’s space podcast ‘13 Minutes Presents: Artemis ll’ with myself, Maggie Aderin and @KristinFisher . This is a daily podcast bringing you all the news on the Artemis ll mission as it happens. First...
The High Court heard that seven high‑profile claimants, including Elton John, Prince Harry and Doreen Lawrence, were induced to sue Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers Ltd based on a private investigator’s now‑disowned claims of phone hacking and bugging. Investigator Gavin...
An Irish High Court granted Sky a pharmacal order compelling Revolut Bank UAB to reveal the names, addresses and banking details of 304 subscribers and 10 resellers linked to the defunct ‘IPTV is Easy’ piracy service. The operator, David Dunbar,...
"Small Things Like These," the 2024 period drama starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson, is slated to leave Prime Video in the UK and Ireland within the next 30 days. The film, based on Claire Keegan’s novel, earned a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...
i think being 'just online enough' is a major skill -- for journalists, politicians, companies. for politicians, you don't want to be offline (the vibes matter) but you don't want to mistake viral moments for the pulse of popular opinion same for...
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A new study of Instagram activity by 112 celebrity owners of alcohol brands found that 3.4% of their 85,673 posts mentioned their brands, yet 98.2% lacked any advertising disclosure. A simulated 15‑year‑old account could view 98% of those posts, exposing...
Okay, twitter has taken away my "accounts you follow and accounts they follow can reply" privileges. https://t.co/TPyRCgWBPi
Marshals episode 5 leaves us on the most harrowing cliffhanger yet — and its echoing Yellowstone in the worst possible way. https://t.co/gaA7vXbVSK
The great “is ai assisted writing real writing” debate will be over once OpenAI or Anthropic let people publish pieces with full reasoning and prompt attribution visible and available to prompt through The reasoning of the human and bot is...
Crime 101, Amazon's crime thriller starring Marvel superstar Chris Hemsworth, is coming to Prime Video later this week. https://t.co/PDxUhiigKZ
MyPOV: On Friday @DisrupTVShow interviews Brian Bryson, Principal Analyst, Technology & Business @techreview and @mwbuckingham, Author of Design Love In https://t.co/gp9gmxtGLI @ValaAfshar @rwang0 #DisrupTV
16 years ago today, the first episode of @startupspod went live. It’s now old enough to drive. 825+ episodes later, still shipping. Appreciate everyone who’s listened, reviewed, shared, or sent in a question along the way. https://t.co/ViciIzm0Bu
